MPs will not hold a priority debate on how to release the names of politicians implicated in a foreign interference report released earlier this year. House Speaker Greg Fergus ruled Monday that the question of privilege raised by NDP MP Jenny Kwan in June didn’t rise to the level of a “prima facie” violation of MPs’ … Read more
2 min read Last Updated : Sep 20 2024 | 8:51 PM IST Schools from New Delhi and Madhya Pradesh were among the finalists who won the battle with international educational institutions for the World’s Best School Prizes. London-based T4 Education funds the prize money of USD 50,000 in collaboration with Accenture, American … Read more
If the Conservatives want to bring the Liberal government down over the carbon tax, they won’t have the help of the Bloc Québécois, one Quebec MP says. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has been pressuring the other opposition parties to help him force a “carbon tax election” this fall. To do that, Poilievre would need both … Read more
Voters head to the polls in federal byelections in Montreal and Winnipeg on Monday. The former will serve as a test of the Trudeau government’s popularity, while the latter is shaping into a tight race between the Conservatives and New Democrats. CBC’s online special “Canada Votes: Byelection night” will stream live starting at 9 p.m. ET on … Read more
A 10-hour delay on a Via Rail train in Quebec over the long weekend is raising questions about rail passengers’ rights in Canada — or the lack thereof. Passengers on a train from Montreal to Quebec City were left stranded as they ran out of food, water and working toilets when their train broke down … Read more
Federal cabinet minister Pablo Rodriguez is seriously considering a bid for the leadership of the Quebec Liberal Party, Radio-Canada has learned. The minister of transport is being approached by Liberal supporters in Quebec and Ottawa, sources say. Sources indicate that Rodriguez is interested in those overtures and is reflecting deeply on the idea. A source close to … Read more
Jaya Bachchan puts her emotions on her sleeves and is well-known for her clever reactions. Speaking of which, the legendary actress was asked to provide her thoughts on the recently released Budget 2024. Without hesitation, the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actor took a shot at the Centre. Jaya Bachchan calls Budget 2024 just … Read more
Madhya Pradesh: In a tragic incident reminiscent of the 2018 Burari case, the bodies of a farmer, his wife, and their three children were found in their home in Ravdi village, Alirajpur district, Madhya Pradesh, on Monday. As per PTI news agency, the police suspect it to be a case of suicide. The deceased have … Read more
In his first address to party faithful since Monday’s byelection loss, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau acknowledged the defeat but didn’t seem to waver from his usual message. “We have a time where people are facing huge challenges and huge uncertainty around the world. We saw that on Monday night in Toronto-St. Paul’s,” Trudeau told Liberal … Read more
Conservative MP Lianne Rood has put forward a private member’s bill that would ensure flight attendants are paid for their pre- and post-flight duties. Flight attendants have been advocating for changes to the labour code because they don’t start getting paid until their plane is in motion — and their compensation ends when the plane … Read more
